What You'll Learn
- Precise execution and transitions for glissade and jeté
- How to maintain turnout during rapid jumps like the soubresaut
- Strategies for increasing tempo without losing form or control
- Weight distribution tips for a faster and more stable sissone
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive Petite Allegro practice session at Broche Ballet, designed to elevate your footwork and agility. In this tutorial, we dive deep into a comprehensive combination featuring essential jumps from the ballet repertoire: the glissade, jeté, pas de bourrée, soubresaut, and sissone. Petite Allegro is the heartbeat of a center practice, requiring not only physical strength but also mental sharpness to execute quick changes of weight and direction.
We begin by breaking down each step slowly to ensure your technical foundation is rock solid before moving to tempo. Proper turnout is a primary focus throughout this lesson. Without maintaining external rotation from the hips, jumps like the soubresaut and sissone lose their aesthetic line and stability.
You will learn how to create the correct shape in the air during a sissone, focusing on one leg extending straight down while the other reaches into a second position. We also address the nuances of the glissade, emphasizing the importance of landing through the floor and quickly transferring weight to prepare for the subsequent jeté. As the video progresses, we gradually increase the tempo.
One of the biggest challenges for intermediate dancers is maintaining precision as the music speeds up. Our instructor provides actionable tips on how to control your momentum and use your push from the floor to stay on the beat. You will discover how to switch your body weight efficiently, which is the secret to achieving that effortless, light-footed quality seen in professional allegro work.
By practicing these drills, you will build the muscle memory and confidence needed to tackle more complex center combinations. Whether you are practicing in a studio or at home, this session offers the technical guidance necessary to refine your jumps and enhance your overall performance quality.
